Seven Swans Vinyl Reissue
When thinking about re-issuing the vinyl version of “Seven Swans,” Sufjan and I decided to look back at some of the unmixed tracks that didn’t make the cut for the record. I went back to the 1/4″ 8 track tapes and made rough mixes of these recordings to play for Sufjan. “Seven Swans” was actually recorded before “Michigan”, so we had an early version of “Romulus” that Sufjan had decided didn’t work with the album. Also we had a song “Borderline” which ended up on a Rough Trade 7″.
The two remaining songs, “I Went Dancing With My Sister” and “Waste Of What Your Kids Won’t Have,” were great fun to hear again. I put bass lines down on them and mixed them up for Sufjan to hear. We liked what we heard, but felt that they still belong separate from the album. So here we are with the vinyl re-issue of “Seven Swans.”
This is an album that I am so proud to have been part of and still enjoy listening to. The vinyl mastering is better, the vinyl is thicker, the cover is matte instead of shiny, and it’s got a bonus 7″ of two Sufjan songs from the “Seven Swans” sessions that are not available in any other format. Get a new needle for your turntable and enjoy.
Daniel Smith, Clarksboro 2007
Musicians on Seven Swans:
Elin Smith -vocals
Megan Smith -vocals
David Smith -drums
Andrew Smith -drums
Daniel Smith -vocals and bass guitar
Sufjan Stevens -everything else
April 30th, 2007 at 6:45 pm
I love this album, too, but I’m not really keen on buying a vinyl version. However, I am very interested in the 4 tracks not included on the original album.
Why not release an EP in CD format for people who would just like to hear those songs?
May 1st, 2007 at 6:57 am
I might have to pick up a copy. My turntable is packed away at my sister’s place, and it’s just dying to have a record played on it! This could be the cure…
May 5th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
I agree, Thomas L. I’ve got the Burnt Toast LP of this album… Mr. Smith and Co. should at least release the 7″ with Borderline and that Romulus demo for sale on its own…
What might be even more easy for both fans and Sounds Familyre is an iTunes EP release. None of that bulky physical stuff. Just pure, crisp ones and zeros.
May 6th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
i love the new vinyl.. i kinda wish it had borderline and the romulus demo with the 7 inch…. but the two new songs are great and the sound of the record is amazing. mp3 doesnt compare
May 16th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
vinyl is fantastic. Love you guys, and also…thank you.
December 12th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
Thanks so much for the 7″ and the full length, this album is great and it’s even better to be able to put on a record player and look out the window. Thanks for the new tracks as well. Best free 7″ of the year.
January 14th, 2008 at 4:14 am
Any way to know who plays what on ‘Seven Swans’.
The album doesn’t list musisians, a song by song
breakdown would be wonderful.
Cr
January 14th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Elin Smith -vocals
Megan Smith -vocals
David Smith -drums
Andrew Smith -drums
Daniel Smith -vocals and bass guitar
Sufjan Stevens -everything else
June 6th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
this is a beautiful vinyl album to have! it’s like having a painting that makes music..i am especially fond of “waste of what your kids won’t have”. so wonderful! thanks!